Barbara Clark

Funeral information

Home: Town Of Stockholm, NY Place of Birth: Norfolk, NY
Date of Death: January 5, 2010 Birthdate: December 14, 1927
Age: 82

Service information: Saturday, January 09, 2010 10:00 AM At The Home Of Cheryl Rabbitt, Winthrop, NY

Visitation: Thursday, January 07, 2010 at 30 Haack Road, Winthrop, NY from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9; Friday, January 08, 2010 at 30 Haack Road, Winthrop, NY from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9

Interment: Hopkinton - Ft. Jackson Cemetery, Hopkinton, NY

Biography

Winthrop – A Funeral gathering for Barbara B. Clark, 82 of Winthrop, will be held Saturday morning at 10:00 AM at the home of her daughter Cheryl, with the Rev. Harold Wheat presiding. Calling hours will be held Thursday  and Friday from 3-5 and 7-9 at the home of her daughter Cheryl Rabbitt on 50 Haack Road, Winthrop. Burial will be in Hopkinton - Ft. Jackson Cemetery.  Funeral arrangements are entrusted with the Hammill Funeral Home, Winthrop.

 Mrs. Clark entered into rest Tuesday morning (January 5, 2010), with the love and support of her family at her side. 

 Born December 14, 1927, in Norfolk, the daughter of the late Merlin C. and Edith (Trimm) Bandy.  On May 24, 1948 she married Harold M. Clark, he passed away unexpectedly on November 24, 1969, at the age of 48.  Being a strong courage woman, she raised her ten children.

 Barbara was  remembered by family members as being a woman who could do anything. In her early forties, she received her GED, she was a ceramic teacher, painter, avid bird watcher, and a wonderful homemaker who had a natural love for the outdoors. 

 She is beloved by her two sons and eight daughters; Harold M. and his wife Emma of St. Roberts Missouri; Donald and his wife Robin of Winthrop; Cheryl Rabbitt of Winthrop; Acelia and Pat Tyo of Smithville Ohio; Meredith and her husband Michael of Winthrop; Beth Borrowman of Liverpool, NY; Patricia Clark of Potsdam; Barbara Wynn of Shreveport, LA; and Kelley and her husband Richard Arnold of Carthage.  Also surviving Barbara are three brothers Raymond Sirles of West Monroe; Harold Sirles of Verona, NY, Warren Sirles of Brasher Falls; two sisters Reta Clickner of Syracuse; Iva Brookman of North Carolina, aunt, Betty DeShane of Chase Mills and uncle Sterling Trimm of Winthrop, 29 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren and great grandchildren.

 In 1992 her daughter Lola predeceased her, along with two brothers Vernon and Robert, and two sisters Phyllis and Marjorie.

 Memorials in her honor can be made to the Paul Smiths VIC, 2023 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY 12970.

Hollis nd Kay Snyder January 7, 2010
To the Clark family, We are sorry to read about your mom. She was such a fun lady. she will be missed. Our prayers are with you. Hollis and Kay Snyder of Norfolk

Rick Arnold January 8, 2010
I love you Mom! I am sorry that we can't visit for awhile, but I am very glad you get to see your husband and daughter! Rest in peace.

Ejay McCarthy January 8, 2010
Wish I could be there with all of you at this stressful and hurtful time. You will all be in thoughts along with the fondest memories of Grandma Clark. Love to you all from the desert.

Matthew Arnold January 8, 2010
Although i did not get to know you as well as i would have liked. Just know that i am thinking of you, and i did think of you as my grand mother. You will be greatly missed. Love, Matthew

Gloria Arnold January 8, 2010
Having had the opportunity to meet and visit with you a only few times, we shared a lot of common ideas and beliefs. You made a loving impact on me and I know you are resting in peace in harmony and joy. Lovingly, Gloria Arnold

Phillip and Amy (Clark) Gambill January 8, 2010
Grandma Clark, one of the most beautiful women I have ever had the privilege to have in my life. You are greatly missed and will never be forgotten. You have made an impact on so many peoples lives that your legacy will always be with us all. You were an amazing mother to my dad and his siblings and a wonderful grandma to all of us grandchildren and great grandchildren. I know you are watching over us all with your husband hand in hand. This is not good bye, this is see you later! We love you so much and you will FOREVER be in our hearts! I love you Grandma Clark!

Tammy Loney-Moreau January 8, 2010
I'm so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Mrs. Clark, but I'm friends with Amy. You will all be in my thoughts.

Chris Kaiser January 8, 2010
Rick and Kelley, I am giving you a big hug right now and will be continually praying that God gives you and your family a super human strength as you say goodbye to mom, grandma, sister and friend. I will forever remain with Barb in your gazeebo that summer in July, 2007, when Barb and Cheryl came to visit. We got to know Barb while we ate ourselves silly and drank lots of coffee and just enjoyed being all together. Barb made me laugh so much. That memory will alway bring a smile to my face and that is the way I will remember Barb, always. Love you both so very much!

Connie Schaeffner January 8, 2010
I had the privilege of meeting Barb at Rick & Kelley's house. She was so funny and bubbling with personality. She will be missed greatly! Rick & Kelley: our family is praying for you during this time. Please rest in knowing that God is holding you in His loving arms at this moment. I love you.

Mary Hunter Eldridge January 8, 2010
Cheryl My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We had some good times growing up around Sweeney's Corners.

Linda & Chuck Nicks January 9, 2010
We met Barb and family when we were on vacation with Marty and Emma in July. We fell right in as family and loved Barb with all our heart. Marty raved about her fritters and donuts. They were delicious. Just knowing her the short time she was a joy and privelege to know. we will miss her. Our prayers are with all the family. We love you all.

Emma and Marty January 9, 2010
When we think of Mom Clark many memories will follow her. Like using her hands to create many thing that are made from her heart. Cross Stiching, Crafts and many more things that touched our hearts.Her grandkids loved to hear her stories about the wildlife. If there was a Harquilan Romance in her site, she was reading it. With the beautiful picture posted here tells it all. Mom thanks for all the wonderful memories. Love Emmy and Marty

Cindy Buchholtz January 9, 2010
I met Barbara only once, but do remember the day. It was a beautiful sunny afternoon and we shared a Thanksgiving meal together along with Cheryl. I am Rick Arnolds sister and though our meeting was only brief, it was a great pleasure meeting with her and getting to know Kelleys family. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and may Barbara rest in peace.

Barbara Liebfred January 15, 2010
Mrs. Clark was a very special lady. She was a very careing and loving woman who welcomed any of her childrens friend as one of her own. she will be very missed by all